Server Busy in 2008

eb110americana · 01-03-2008, 10:16 PM

I've noticed that about half the time I get blocked with "Server is too busy at the moment, try again later" messages lately. Sometimes I can't even get through even after waiting. I know this is prone to happen at large events like the NAIAS coverage--but that hasn't begun yet.

So what is going on? Is traffic really that much greater right now? Is everyone experiencing this (I have seen some complaints elsewhere in unrelated threads)? Is it something else, like a downed server? Anyway, I hope GMI is aware of the issue and if not, that's what this thread is for. Best of luck with the fix guys.

goblue · 01-03-2008, 10:28 PM

Its been discussed before. Its taking the fun out of GMI. Searches hardly ever work anymore. A solution always seems to be in the works. I'm going to start looking for another source for NAIAS news - unless there is a new server announcement soon. I expect GMI to be paralyzed then considering I only get on right now 50% of the time I click on GMI.

Corr69 · 01-03-2008, 10:44 PM

Its because we have people using up precious bandwith to post about how some girl dumped them, or pictures of their dogs, etc. We need to limit the size of the non-car related discusions, And how about limiting non-members. This web site used to be amazing with 30 second waits for searching, a members list in every thread, etc....Now its, almost balless.

DuSpinnst · 01-04-2008, 06:53 AM

The easiest thing to do would be to limit guest access to 250 users until we get a new server.

The guests (who many I assume are just reading what they could get from other news sources) are the ones slowing the ship down.

At some point GMi has to make a trade-off, piss off the guests or piss off the people who post.

DuSpinnst · 01-04-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corr69

Its because we have people using up precious bandwith to post about how some girl dumped them, or pictures of their dogs, etc.

Just because your like 12 and hate the world doesn't mean the rest of us do.

likearock00 · 01-04-2008, 07:26 AM

The reason it went down yesterday was because the Camaro interior was released. Branden (site owner) is about to install a new server to resolve these issues. Hopefully it will be finished before NAIAS but it hasn't been promised. Wasting bandwidth on threads like these are not helping though.....Mods, please close!

Old Dood · 01-04-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corr69

Its because we have people using up precious bandwith to post about how some girl dumped them, or pictures of their dogs, etc. We need to limit the size of the non-car related discusions, And how about limiting non-members. This web site used to be amazing with 30 second waits for searching, a members list in every thread, etc....Now its, almost balless.

I believe it is MORE then that.
When I can't get in I notice the ratio of Guests to Membership online.
It is 4-1 or even 5-1.
Last night I could not get in unless I 'Banged' at it for 10 minutes.
I noticed then there were well over 500 guests and about 100 members.

This is why I suggested to limit where Guests can go at high volume times.
Or even not let them in at all unless they register.

It is sucking the fun out of it here at GMi. That I do agree.

**nsap** · 01-04-2008, 08:07 AM

A new server is coming, it's already been leased earlier this week! We will make the announcement soon, but NAIAS should -NOT- be a problem.

rhvfd10 · 01-04-2008, 11:23 AM

YAY!!

My premature congratulations and thanks!
Maybe I will have to get rid of my signature soon.

Mr. Burns · 01-04-2008, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

A new server is coming, it's already been leased earlier this week! We will make the announcement soon, but NAIAS should -NOT- be a problem.

Still you should limit the amount of guests, that way we can get the goodies back as well (30 second search waiting, member's list, etc...) and your server would probably last longer.

**nsap** · 01-04-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Burns

Still you should limit the amount of guests, that way we can get the goodies back as well (30 second search waiting, member's list, etc...) and your server would probably last longer.

We should be able to get the search, and other features back. Limiting guests limits traffic to the site, something that we aren't all that willing to do.

Old Dood · 01-04-2008, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

We should be able to get the search, and other features back. Limiting guests limits traffic to the site, something that we aren't all that willing to do.

True...*I* didn't think of that. That means income from the advertisements.

Good Point!

Bravada · 01-04-2008, 03:36 PM

Also, GMI is for people to get access to GM Inside News. It is not a by-admission club - the more people view the site and make it their news source, the better for GMI in the long run.

Congratulations to all the Staff on rapid growth and new server!

roteague · 01-04-2008, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsap

A new server is coming, it's already been leased earlier this week! We will make the announcement soon, but NAIAS should -NOT- be a problem.

I hope someone is doing some database maintenance - perhaps update a few indexes.

Buick61 · 01-04-2008, 05:07 PM

WOOOOOOO. I clicked on "new posts" and it actually worked. Small miracles.

01-03-2008, 10:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
eb110americana 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Pasadena, CA Drives: 1998 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 Posts: 649	Server Busy in 2008 I've noticed that about half the time I get blocked with "Server is too busy at the moment, try again later" messages lately. Sometimes I can't even get through even after waiting. I know this is prone to happen at large events like the NAIAS coverage--but that hasn't begun yet. So what is going on? Is traffic really that much greater right now? Is everyone experiencing this (I have seen some complaints elsewhere in unrelated threads)? Is it something else, like a downed server? Anyway, I hope GMI is aware of the issue and if not, that's what this thread is for. Best of luck with the fix guys.

01-03-2008, 10:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
goblue 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,497	Re: Server Busy in 2008 Its been discussed before. Its taking the fun out of GMI. Searches hardly ever work anymore. A solution always seems to be in the works. I'm going to start looking for another source for NAIAS news - unless there is a new server announcement soon. I expect GMI to be paralyzed then considering I only get on right now 50% of the time I click on GMI. __________________ E-Flex is the future of everything automotive. A plug in Prius is not the same as a VOLT. Hydrogen is dead. 8 speed transmissions are irrelevant.

01-03-2008, 10:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Corr69 5.3 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario Drives: Buick Regal GS Suzuki RM-125 Posts: 1,370	Re: Server Busy in 2008 Its because we have people using up precious bandwith to post about how some girl dumped them, or pictures of their dogs, etc. We need to limit the size of the non-car related discusions, And how about limiting non-members. This web site used to be amazing with 30 second waits for searching, a members list in every thread, etc....Now its, almost balless. __________________ 1997.5 Buick Regal GS : 3'' Fenderwell CAI, 2.5'' Hogan Catback, Dynomax Superturbo Muffler, Flipped motor mounts. 14.4@96.71mph on the worlds crappiest tires.

01-04-2008, 06:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
DuSpinnst Starship Enterpise Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 17,211	Re: Server Busy in 2008 The easiest thing to do would be to limit guest access to 250 users until we get a new server. The guests (who many I assume are just reading what they could get from other news sources) are the ones slowing the ship down. At some point GMi has to make a trade-off, piss off the guests or piss off the people who post. __________________ The moderation here gets an F for FAILURE.

01-04-2008, 07:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
likearock00 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Drives: 2006 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z-71 Posts: 7,890	Re: Server Busy in 2008 The reason it went down yesterday was because the Camaro interior was released. Branden (site owner) is about to install a new server to resolve these issues. Hopefully it will be finished before NAIAS but it hasn't been promised. Wasting bandwidth on threads like these are not helping though.....Mods, please close! __________________ Banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies. -Thomas Jefferson

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01-04-2008, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
nsap Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Drives: 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP 2009 Ford Focus SEL Posts: 15,046	Re: Server Busy in 2008 A new server is coming, it's already been leased earlier this week! We will make the announcement soon, but NAIAS should -NOT- be a problem. __________________ E-Mail Me Engine Guide Updated!! -- Revised layout, more info., up-to-date

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rhvfd10 6.0 Liter Vortec V8 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Douglas County, NV & UC Davis, CA Drives: 98 Chevy C1500 4.3 V6 Posts: 1,918	Re: Server Busy in 2008 YAY!! My premature congratulations and thanks! Maybe I will have to get rid of my signature soon. __________________ http://www.xkcd.com/386/ Remember Pearl Harbor!

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,871	Re: Server Busy in 2008 Also, GMI is for people to get access to GM Inside News. It is not a by-admission club - the more people view the site and make it their news source, the better for GMI in the long run. Congratulations to all the Staff on rapid growth and new server!

01-04-2008, 05:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Buick61 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: DC Metro Area Drives: 58 Belvedere; 61 LeSabre; 96 Fleetwood; 07 SRX Posts: 8,495	Re: Server Busy in 2008 WOOOOOOO. I clicked on "new posts" and it actually worked. Small miracles. __________________ Used to own: 1959 Cadillac Series 62, 1960 AMC Rambler Six, 1998 Chevrolet Malibu, 2000 Saturn LS2, 2005 Chrysler 300C, 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP

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